The Villa Foundation has signed an agreement with the Monash University which formalises the relationship between the Foundation and the University. THis agreement was signed at the University on Thurdsay, 19th of May 2005 by Mr. Qasim Ibrahim, chairman of Villa Foundaiton and the Pro Vice Chancellor of Monash, Professor Merilyn Liddel, Qasim Ibrahim, chairman of the foundation said, "This agreement further stregthens our relationship with Monash University and will enable us to provide more educational opportunities to the Maldivian Community. This is our first step in expanding our program to crease our collaboration with world class universities.